Veronica Sturkey
Chicago,IL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
DSP
Misericordia Heart Of Mercy
08.2020 - Current
- Providing direct care to a population with mild to profound physical and or developmental disabilities.
- Carefully following care plans per resident.
- Assisted with resident hygiene, physical comfort, mealtime, positioning and transferring while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Caregiver
Open Arms Solutions
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Care
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care..
- Assisted disabled clients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
Education
Patient Care Technician
Chicago Community Learning Center
Chicago, IL 01.2023 - Current
GED -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL07.2018
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Charting Expertise
- Routine Adjustment
- Observing Responses
- Compassionate Client Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Phlebotomy Training
- Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Chicago Community Learning Center
01.2023 - Current
DSP
Misericordia Heart Of Mercy
08.2020 - Current
Caregiver
Open Arms Solutions
01.2017 - 06.2019
Home Health Aide
Private Duty Care
03.2015 - 12.2018
GED -
Malcolm X College
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